General Hospital
‘An Evening with Jonathan Jackson’ at GHFCW (Photos)
Even though Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) just wrapped his most recent return to General Hospital on the June 11th episode, he still came back to perform and host his own event during this year’s GHFCW 2025.
Jackson, along with his wife and former GH star, Lisa Vultaggio (ex-Hannah) sang several songs, as well as participated in a Q&A with the fans in attendance, and Jonathan read some of his favorite pieces of his poetry and much more, earlier this weekend on Friday night, August 1st. In addition, GH’s Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) also stopped by.
Sadly, Jackson’s recent run as Lucky was cut short after only nine months. Jonathan first came back in August of 2024, but as things progressed it became more difficult for him to navigate living in Tennessee with his family and commuting to Los Angeles to tape all-new episodes of General Hospital.
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Jonathan shared in June, “It was more of a real, sincere attempt from myself and from General Hospital to make it work for a longer period of time. The hope was to be able to stay on longer.”
The five-time Daytime Emmy winner, who is nominated again this year in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category, added, “There were moments where I thought, ‘I think I can find this balance with the family and time back and forth,’ and then you just have to pray about it and try to do what you feel is right. We gave it our best shot, but we weren’t able to keep it going.”
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Jackson’s event at GeneralHospital Fan Club Weekend closed out his recent return in an uplifting way, while keeping the door open for him and Lucky to return down the line.
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So, if you attended GHFCW were you happy to see and hear from Jonathan? Do you hope he will still come back as Lucky in the years to come? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
JJ knew it wasn’t going to work out in the first place. He needed some money to pay for the things he actually cares about. It’s not GH or its viewers. ABC has fallen for this more than once. So, move on from JJ. Quit being his back up bank and recast.
Taye Figs: I have to agree with you. If TPTB want the Lucky character to be a permanent part of the show, they must recast with someone who actually wants the job. Jackson is not the only person who can successfully play the character. Jacob Young and Greg Vaughan did very fine jobs. Especially Vaughan. He was perfect as Lucky the adult.
Vaughn was a horrible Lucky. All he could do was yell. GH does not want someone who is so far off from who Lucky is. They don’t recast him, like they don’t recast Robin. It’s just how it is.
No, Jacob Young was Old Yeller. Greg Vaughn was underrated and quite good playing a man struggling with an addiction to pain meds. I don’t think he got enough credit because he had tough shoes to fill(JJ’s shoes, not Old Yeller’s).
TPTB didn’t give Greg enough to work with. He did play the drug addiction a bit over the top. When you compare it to how Jonathan did it in 2011, Jonathan played it stronger. I like Greg but he always felt like another Spencer sibling.
That’s actually not what happened at all. You aren’t his people, so perhaps you should just shut up. He and Elisa thought about moving to LA but didn’t want to uproot their son. Someone who didn’t care, would have come to stupid FCW in excruciating pain.
What??? Are you for real? You have got to be kidding. This hateful comment absolutely makes no sense.
You are a fine example of pure speculation or just plain old make it all up. Next you will be telling us you know Jonathan Jackson personally. Your thoughts are just your opinion.
I read that all of Liz’s children are off camera . I would have thought he would prayed about this before he ever took the job yes commuting is tough my husband did it for a long time in his work. But he has other things going on so why the come back my understanding was very little scenes with Genie or Liz . And please clean up the dirty long hair and worthless beard do not make him appear older ! This picture unfortunately makes his wife look angry
He had a lot of scenes with ELIZABETH. She has never been Liz to him. He wanted more scenes with Genie. That was his reason to come back. It wasn’t his fault that he got stuck in scenes with Kristina. Don’t mock him praying. His hair isn’t dirty. I have been around him multiple times and it actually is very soft and very nice looking. He and his wife are very kind and before you knock him, he had a horrible back injury all weekend.
OMG!! You are just straight hateful. Your comment is so hateful and so unnecessary. It’s clear you have some issues so go get therapy and take that hate somewhere else.
It was gracious of him to be there at the GHFCW event. Absolutely love hearing him sing and his wife is so lovely. I would absolutely LOVE for JJ to return at some point (hopefully sooner than later) to the GH canvas in the role of Lucky Spencer. The chemistry that he and Becky Herbst have is off the charts and the 2 of them lights up the screen together. He is so talented and no one can play the role Lucky Spencer the way he does so no recast is needed.
the reason he left was because they dident write an amazing story for him it sad because he deserved better.
I wish he had sung a duet with Evan Hofer( Dex). Evan has an amazing singing voice. His cover of The Eagles “ Take it Easy” is just lovely.
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You might want to do something about “Conor” who has been trolling the site with these nonsensical posts.
Hey! Take it Easy!
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
General Hospital
Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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